Access Randolph County Released Inmates

Randolph County released inmates records are maintained by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Chester, Illinois. The county has a population of about 30,000 and is located in the southwestern part of the state along the Mississippi River. Randolph County posts a current inmate listing on the sheriff's website. You can view who is in the jail right now without calling or visiting. For records on people who have already been released, FOIA requests and state databases like IDOC and VINELink are your other options.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all inmate records for the county. The office is at 200 W Buena Vista St, Chester, Illinois 62233. The phone number is (618) 826-5484 and the fax is (618) 826-4732. The sheriff's office handles several divisions including detective work, patrol, civil process, victim advocacy, courtroom security, corrections, and telecommunications through the E911 center.

All people arrested within Randolph County get booked through the county jail at the Chester address. A booking record is created for each person that covers their name, charges, bond amount, and date. When someone is released, the release details get added. The sheriff's office makes this info available to the public through its website and through direct requests. A 2025 annual report is also available that gives a broader view of the office's work.

The screenshot below shows the Randolph County government website homepage.

From the county homepage you can navigate to the sheriff's office and other county departments.

Randolph County Inmate Listing

Randolph County maintains a current inmate listing on the sheriff's website. This page shows everyone currently held at the Randolph County Jail. It is updated regularly and gives you a quick way to see who is in custody without calling or visiting. Check this page first if you want to know if someone is currently locked up in Randolph County.

The screenshot below shows the Randolph County Sheriff's Office page where you can access the inmate listing.

The sheriff's page has links to the current inmate listing and other jail resources.

This is the inmate listing itself. It shows who is in the Randolph County Jail right now.

Note: The listing covers current inmates only, so people who have been released will not appear on this page.

FOIA Records in Randolph County

For records on people who have already been released from the Randolph County Jail, file a Freedom of Information Act request. Under 5 ILCS 140, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office must provide public records when asked. Send a written request to 200 W Buena Vista St, Chester, IL 62233, or call (618) 826-5484. Include the person's full name, any dates you have, and what records you want.

The county has five business days to reply. An extension of five more days is possible for complex requests. Basic records are usually free. Larger requests may come with a copy fee. Personal info like social security numbers gets blacked out, but the core booking and release data is public.

Randolph County also has a citizen complaint form and employment applications online. The sheriff's office tries to keep its public-facing tools accessible. If you are not sure what form to use for your request, call the office and they can point you in the right direction.

State Databases for Randolph County

People from Randolph County who go to state prison show up in the IDOC system. The IDOC Offender Search is free. It covers current inmates, people on supervised release, and those fully discharged. Under the Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5, IDOC keeps records for years after release. This is useful for looking up old cases from Randolph County.

Illinois VINELink covers Randolph County for county and state inmates. Search for custody status and sign up for free alerts. Call 1-866-277-7477 any time. The ISP name-based background check is a paid service that pulls from all 102 Illinois counties if you need a more complete picture.

How to Find Randolph County Inmates

Randolph County has a current inmate listing online. That makes it easier than many small counties to check on jail status. Here is the full list of options.

• Check the current inmate listing on the sheriff's website
• Call the sheriff at (618) 826-5484 for a phone inquiry
• File a FOIA request for formal records on released inmates
• Search IDOC for state prison records from Randolph County cases
• Use VINELink for custody status alerts
• Run an ISP background check for statewide criminal history

The inmate listing page is the fastest way to check if someone is in the jail. For released inmates, call the sheriff or file a FOIA request. IDOC covers state prison cases. VINELink gives you real-time alerts on status changes. Between the online listing, the FOIA process, and the state tools, Randolph County gives you solid access to released inmates data.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County. Each one keeps its own inmate records. Make sure you search the county where the arrest took place.